Jonathan Hakakian is the Managing Director of SoundBoard Venture Fund. See contact routes.
Jonathan Hakakian is the Managing Director of SoundBoard Venture Fund, which he co-founded in 2012 (originally as SoundBoard Angel Fund) to connect experienced entrepreneurs with early-stage companies outside major city centers. He graduated from George Washington University with a Finance concentration and is a Kauffman Fellows Program Class 19 fellow focused on innovative venture investing. His investment thesis targets tech-enabled, early-stage companies with post-money valuations under $15 million, prioritizing geographic regions outside major hubs while maintaining a strong presence in the New York metro area. The fund’s typical initial check is $250,000, with a portion reserved for follow-ons, and Hakakian emphasizes thorough, execution-based diligence rather than heavy-handed board involvement. SoundBoard has invested nearly $8 million into approximately 48 companies, exiting six and generating over 400 jobs, though specific named portfolio companies are not publicly listed in available sources. Hakakian distinguishes his approach by prioritizing character over skill and using milestone-based funding to ensure entrepreneurs remain execution-focused
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